Which one of the following animals does not come under the category of

Which one of the following animals does not come under the category of four noble animals (Maha-Ajaneya Pasu) carved on the round drum (Anda-Phalaka) of the lion capital at Sarnath ?

Deer
Lion
Bull
Horse
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UPSC CAPF – 2023
The drum (Anda-Phalaka) of the Sarnath Lion Capital features carvings of four animals alternating with Dharmachakra (wheels). These animals are the Elephant, Bull, Horse, and Lion. These four are often considered the “four noble animals” represented on the pillar, symbolizing different directions or aspects.
The Deer is a highly significant animal in Buddhist iconography, particularly associated with Sarnath (Deer Park, where Buddha gave his first sermon). However, the Deer is not depicted on the drum of the Sarnath Lion Capital; it is the Elephant, Bull, Horse, and Lion that are carved there.
The Lion Capital was erected by Emperor Ashoka. The four lions surmounting the capital face the four cardinal directions. The animals on the abacus below the lions are the Elephant, Bull, Horse, and Lion. The drum below the abacus features these four animals in relief separated by wheels.
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